Turmeric has been used in Chinese and Indian medicine for centuries to treat inflammatory issues. Turmeric, or rather curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric), helps alleviate and treat inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, joint pain, cystic fibrosis, and cancer.

Sunshine Smoothie

Detoxify with beets, the beet greens and stems, and citrus. They help the liver flush out the toxins.

Prep Time5minutes

Cook Time5minutes

Total Time10minutes

Servings2

AuthorTania Van Pelt

Ingredients

1red or golden beet with stems and leavesthoroughly washed, diced

1chunk of fresh gingerabout 2 inches, chopped or coarsely grated

1chunk of fresh turmericabout 1 inch long, chopped or coarsely grated

1bananapeeled, chopped

1orangepeeled, chopped

1lemonpeeled, chopped

1scoop of plant-based protein powder

Filtered water

Ice

Instructions

Thoroughly wash all ingredients.

In a blender add the chopped beet, ginger, turmeric, orange, lemon, and banana, add about 1 cup of water, enough to barely cover. Blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the beet stems and leaves. Blend until smooth, about a minute.

If using, add a scoop of protein powder and a cup of ice. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Make sure to use all organic produce and filtered water for this smoothie. You won't reap all the amazing benefits unless you're using fresh and organic fruits and vegetables. And, be sure to use the tops of the beets - the stems and leaves. Great in smoothies or soups.